Sofas have a long and illustrious history within the field of home furniture, stretching all the way back to the times of the Egyptian pharaohs and even beyond. The sofa has been a principal item of furniture ever since in just about any home, and up to the present day this is usually the first item of furniture that a person or a couple will buy to put in their new (bare) house, right along with a bed and some sort of table. Considering this very strong position of the sofa within the world of furniture, it is safe to say that it will be one of the top priorities for any person looking to furnish their new home or apartment.

When a household has pets, fabric furniture can be a challenge to maintain. Sofas in households with pets is usually selected with the understanding that pets will spend time on the furniture and shed. When this is the case one will want to select a material such as Semi-Annilene or Pigmented leather which is easily maintained and will not retain pet hair and dander.